Cole, Harold & Kumar

I do not think that there is a very distinct message other than to make the government seem incompetent in how they handle and treat suspected terrorists. Also, the usage of weed as an underlying theme seems to simply be a comic relief, but it also could be interpreted as a way to make the drug appear harmless. The outward appearance of a purely comedic film makes the government mocking even more powerful, in my opinion, as the ideas of an illegitimate government are subtly and jokingly ingrained into the minds of the young, impressionable viewers. As Fox tries to capture the ‘fugitives’, he continually abuses others rights, whether verbally or in a racial act, in an attempt to get information he wants. This stereotyping and racism could merely be a way to allow Americans to laugh at a exaggerated view of their country, with maybe the hopes that they may see the idiocy of what is portrayed in order to prevent the becoming of it. The fact that Harold and Kumar are Korean and Indian, as well as the heroes of the movie, suggests that the filmmakers want to broaden the ideas of heroes to the ignorant America, however, it also could simply be because their ethnicities are easily mock able… Overall, I don’t think that this film was made other than to entertain by making fun of racial and gender stereotypes, the government, and glorifying drugs, items that plenty of other comedies accomplish as well because its easy. A clear, distinct statement though is never made, even through these satirical situations.